Egyptian weight, 12th Dynasty

Made:: circa 1800 BCE in Araba al-Madfuna

Egyptian alabaster weight, XIIth dynasty

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Egyptian alabaster weight, XIIth dynasty
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Egyptian alabaster weight, XIIth dynasty, from Abydos (weight 202.8 grains - 1 shekel), Deben system. Shape cylinder with knob handle

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Category:: Weighing & Measuring

Object Number:: 1939-274

Materials:: alabaster and complete

Measurements:: overall: mm

type:: ancient egyptian weight (deben)

credit:: Crest Private Museum

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Egyptian weight, 12th Dynasty

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